You may listen to the voices of the crew, but it's up to you to set the course. Psychologist Diana Baumrind has identified three types of parents: permissive autocratic and authoritative. If a 13 year-old child wants to attend a Saturday. night party a permissive parent might say, "OK but try not to stay out too late." Permissive parents are either not very caring to their kids or try to win them over by allowing them full freedom. An parent might respond, "No, you're too young for that. End of discussion. An autocratic parent tells children exactly what they must do or how they must behave. Children can not with an autocratic parent. The authoritative parent considers the child' viewpoint and then decides: "You know our rule about weekends. We agree on a ten o'clock time limit You can go to the party if you can be home by then." Kids prefer the authoritative style, which gives them space but also sets firm limits Baumrind's studies show that parents who allow their freedom with responsibility within disciplinary limits. have more influence than either autocratic or permissive parents. By not giving specific or too strict instructions about everything, they allow the important points to show above the useless talks. Coming down hard on every minor detail can make the situation out of control When your son lets his hair grow to his shoulders or your daughter experiments with black nail polish accept the appearance as a harmless fashion. If, however, he or she asks to attend a party where you suspect drugs might be used put your foot down and keep it there. I. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

   While you wan to be H friend to your child, sharing happy stories and sad moments such friendship does not include You should remain the captain of the ship, advise psychologists (心理学家). You may listen to the voices of the crew, but it's up to you to set the course. 

   Psychologist Diana Baumrind has identified three types of parents: permissive autocratic and authoritative.  

    If a 13 year-old child wants to attend a Saturday. night party a permissive parent might say, "OK but try not to stay out too late." Permissive parents are either not very caring to their kids or try to win them over by allowing them full freedom. An parent might respond, "No, you're too young for that. End of discussion. An autocratic parent tells children exactly what they must do or how they must behave. Children can not with an autocratic parent. The authoritative parent considers the child' viewpoint and then decides: "You know our rule about weekends. We agree on a ten o'clock time limit You can go to the party if you can be home by then." Kids prefer the authoritative style, which gives them space but also sets firm limits Baumrind's studies show that parents who allow their freedom with responsibility within disciplinary limits. have more influence than either autocratic or permissive parents. By not giving specific or too strict instructions about everything, they allow the important points to show above the useless talks. Coming down hard on every minor detail can make the situation out of control When your son lets his hair grow to his shoulders or your daughter experiments with black nail polish accept the appearance as a harmless fashion. If, however, he or she asks to attend a party where you suspect drugs might be used put your foot down and keep it there.

 I. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. Parents' friendship means a lot to their kids.

B. Parents should give kids space but set firm limits.

C. The captain of a ship should be strict with his crew.

D. Parents should share happiness and sadness with their kids.

 2. Which of the following describes the way that a permissive parent deals with their child?

A. Never allowing the child to go out at night.

B. Never letting the child stay out too late.

C. Showing their great concern for the child's safety.

D. Giving the child total freedom without strict disciplines.

3. In a family with authoritative parents children ______.

A. enjoy freedom with reasonable restriction

B. do whatever their parents ask them to do

C. discuss everything with their parents

D. go back home before 10 o'clock every night.